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Don't Mess with Texas Wins!
You voted, and the results are in: With more than 400,000 votes, Don't Mess with Texas has won a spot on Madison Avenue's Advertising Walk of Fame. Don't Mess with Texas, the best-known litter prevention slogan in history, has joined the ranks as one of the best slogans of all time. Read more.

20th Anniversary of Don't Mess with Texas
We're celebrating 20 years of reducing litter on our highways in a big way. Be on the lookout for our new TV commercial featuring the biggest Lone Star celebrities like Lance Armstrong and Matthew McConaughey.

New Litter-Fighting Superheroes "Blast the Trash"
Don't Mess with Texas enlisted the help of a new superhero team, the Litter Force, to teach Texas children about litter. The Litter Force uses super powers to prevent litter and to keep Texas roadsides clean. Last summer, the superheroes visited YMCAs and Boys and Girls Clubs across Texas to teach kids about litter and how they can Blast the Trash. Click here to check out the Litter Force.

Highway Hoops Improves Trash Can Aim
Have you played yet? What are you waiting for? Click here to practice your long and short shot at litter toss. It's fun, and it's an easy way to perfect your trash can aim.

Official Don't Mess with Texas Merchandise Tailored for True Texas Style
Wear your Texas pride with OFFICIAL Don't Mess with Texas merchandise. Click on the logo at the top, then browse and buy official Don't Mess with Texas gear, including T-shirts and travel mugs.
Did You Know?
Each year 140 million cigarette butts will be tossed out on Texas highways.

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Report littering!
See a driver throw a piece of trash out their window? The "Report a Litterer" program will let them know messin' with Texas just isn't cool.
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Opinion Poll
What type of litter annoys you most?
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What They Say
"My all time favorite 'Don't mess with Texas' spot is without a doubt the one with the B-17...my friends from out of state just love that spot...they say it is the best anti-litter ad they have seen as it gets your attention right off the bat. Bring it back!"
—John L., Joshua

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